Tag: technology

UK's Crypto Hub Dreams Fading? Experts Sound the Alarm

UK's Crypto Hub Dreams Fading? Experts Sound the Alarm

• Facts

Not so long ago, the UK imagined itself a top global center for crypto innovation. New analyses indicate those aspirations are slipping away. Marcin Kowalczyk, a blockchain regulatory analyst, notes that the UK's approach to crypto regulation, while aiming for a balance between innovation and consumer protection, is falling short...

UK Crypto Fumble: Is Complacency Costing It the Web3 Crown?

UK Crypto Fumble: Is Complacency Costing It the Web3 Crown?

• Commentary

The UK has been blowing a lot of hot air about wanting to be the next global crypto hub. Remember the bold pronouncements back in 2022? Now, crickets. While the EU charges ahead with MiCA and the US seems to be waking up – potentially with a pro-crypto Trump 2.0...

UK Crypto Hub Ambitions Face Risk of Falling Behind, Executives Warn

UK Crypto Hub Ambitions Face Risk of Falling Behind, Executives Warn

• Regulation

The United Kingdom is in danger of losing out in the race to establish itself as a global cryptocurrency centre, leading industry execs have told. Since last year, the UK government has pursued an agenda to make their country the home base for the crypto industry. Ambitious progress has largely...

7 Ways Indian Women are Revolutionizing Web3, Not Just Participating

7 Ways Indian Women are Revolutionizing Web3, Not Just Participating

• Commentary

Sure, it’s easy to be cynical about Web3, a new technocratic toot meant to enrich the latest crop of Silicon Valley bros and crypto millionaires. That's a dangerously narrow view. Indian women are grabbing hold of this thrilling opening! Yet, rather than simply playing the game, they’re changing it—rewriting the...

FIFA's Ethereum Leap: Genius Move or Regulatory Nightmare?

FIFA's Ethereum Leap: Genius Move or Regulatory Nightmare?

• Commentary

FIFA's decision to ditch Algorand for an Ethereum-compatible blockchain is more than just a tech upgrade. It's a high-stakes gamble with potentially seismic regulatory implications. We must dig deeper and challenge ourselves to confront whether FIFA is truly leading the way in its financial future. Or, are they instead gambling...

FIFA to Launch Proprietary Blockchain Network

FIFA to Launch Proprietary Blockchain Network

• NFT Drops

FIFA has already gone a step further by unveiling its own blockchain named “FIFA Blockchain.” With this move, Vermont takes a big step into the world of decentralized technology. We’re looking at a May 2025 release for the beta version of FIFA Blockchain. Look out for a complete release coming...

Indian Women Spearhead Innovation and Leadership in the Web3 Revolution

Indian Women Spearhead Innovation and Leadership in the Web3 Revolution

• Web3 Projects

Indian women are taking on pioneering roles within the Web3 ecosystem, spearheading a generation of leadership and innovation throughout industries, sectors and nations. From building decentralized lending platforms to creating groundbreaking crypto applications, these women are not just consumers but active builders, investors, creators, and leaders in the blockchain revolution.Neha...

Terminal 3's Digital ID: Empowering Artists or Another Web3 Mirage?

Terminal 3's Digital ID: Empowering Artists or Another Web3 Mirage?

• Commentary

Digital identity. Sounds utopian, right? A future without the annoyance of passwords, where your information belongs only to you. Yet the road to digital paradise is covered with good intentions and a truckload of broken projects. Conveniently, Terminal 3, a colorful new startup from Hong Kong with a mighty $8...

MEXC Launches $300M Web3 Fund to Bolster Crypto Infrastructure

MEXC Launches $300M Web3 Fund to Bolster Crypto Infrastructure

• Web3 Projects

Similarly, in September, Singapore-based exchange MEXC announced a $300 million fund focused on supporting early-stage blockchain technologies. MEXC first announced the plan during Token2049 in Dubai. This decision is a testament to their long-term interest in powering innovation in public chains, wallets, and other decentralized infrastructure. The fund will prioritize...

MEXC's $300M Fund The REAL Gateway for Southeast Asian Web3?

MEXC's $300M Fund The REAL Gateway for Southeast Asian Web3?

• Commentary

The crypto exchange giant now has a rank of seven in spot trading volume. At Token2049 in Dubai, they launched a big initiative for providing runway to early-stage Web3 projects spanning blockchain tech, public chains, wallets, and decentralized tools. Sounds fantastic, right? A much-needed boost for innovation. Let's peel back...

Japan's "New Capitalism 2025" Plan Signals Regulatory Embrace of Bitcoin and Web3

Japan is strategically positioning itself as a global leader in digital innovation with its updated "New Capitalism 2025" plan, released on April 13. Taken together, this plan represents a major regulatory turning point event toward welcoming Bitcoin and Web3 technologies. The initiative aims to leverage digital assets to solve social...

Japan's Bitcoin Revolution: A Boon for Artists and Web3 Creators?

Is Japan on the verge of accidentally unleashing a tsunami of creative destruction and financial liberation onto the rest of the emerging markets? I know this seems like a tall order, but hear me out. Japan’s regulatory change to officially recognize Bitcoin as a financial product. This step is a...

5 Ways This Crypto Bill Empowers Southeast Asian Artists, Not Wall Street

Let’s be honest, when you hear about crypto regulation, your first thought probably isn't Southeast Asian artists finding new avenues for creative expression. Surely visions of Wall Street honchos and inscrutable derivatives dance in your head. Well, what if I told you that the Senate’s Banking Committee just released their...

Senate Republicans Forge Ahead on Crypto Market Structure Framework

Republican senators working on a new framework for digital assets legislation, riding the positive bipartisan wave in the Senate as of late. This announcement follows the Senate’s passage of a bill to regulate stablecoins last week. It was passing with overwhelming bipartisan support.Senators Tim Scott, Cynthia Lummis, Thom Tillis, and...

Trump Jr. at KBW2025: Web3's Punk Rock Moment or Sellout?

Or I think about Nandar, a wonderful Burmese artist that I met in Yangon, sharing with me her latest NFT collection. Each work exploded with vivid imagery, bravely fighting back against the junta’s repressive hold. She began selling them directly to supporters around the world, allowing her to cleverly sidestep...

Civitas Goes Immutable: Faster, Cheaper, and Gas-Free Trading!

Civitas is making a massive leap into the future of blockchain gaming, so join us! As an official partner of Immutable’s, our competitive game officially migrated from Ethereum to the Immutable zkEVM. This change will transform the Civitas experience for players all over the world. This new transition brings with...

Immutable's Gamble: Will Gas-Free Trading Save Web3 Gaming?

Yet the hype around Web3 gaming is real, offering gamers true digital ownership and player-driven economies. Let’s get real: that promise usually meets a very different fate. High gas fees and a clunky user experience can quickly derail those intentions. Immutable is taking a big bet with its zkEVM and...